https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:49:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/above-ground-pools#post-2916677 Sat, 20 Jun 2020 21:40:45 +0000 PinkElephant 2916677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: This x1 million. We panic-bought an Intex Prism pool in April when DH realized they were all being snapped up by retailers and prices were increasing astronomically. We spent SO MANY HOURS leveling a spot in our yard to put it in; we are level to about .5 - .75 inch. We did a lot of research (after our purchase, ha) and realized that having it out of level by even 2 inches can cause the walls to weaken and collapse more easily. My town Facebook resale page has a pool listed at least every other day that someone bought and realized they could not get it in a level spot in their yard without an immense amount of work, so they've given up!</p> <p>@catgirl: You are smart to leave it to professionals. We almost got an inground pool this year, but chickened out because we were looking at a gunnite pool, which is really hard to fill/remove if you change your mind, or decide to get rid of it because you're selling your house. We might have had something like a Doughboy put semi-inground this year, but you literally cannot buy one in my area right now (NJ suburb of NYC) because those are easier to have removed if you change your mind. Getting our Intex pool set up was a pain, but it's been pretty easy to maintain once it's up. We upgraded our filter system so we could run a saltwater pool, and hardly ever have to add chemicals - so the effort/expense there is very little. We have a lot of trees, but surprisingly it's not too bad keeping the pool clean. DH has a hand vacuum and an automatic vacuum that we run every few days to get out debris. Our kids adore the pool, and I'm glad we did it, even though I was a big nay sayer to begin with, and I kind of hated life for a few weeks during the setup. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/above-ground-pools#post-2916675 Sat, 20 Jun 2020 19:22:16 +0000 MamaG 2916675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure if this helps. We are in Texas and have an inground pool. Last year was the first year both of my kids really loved the pool. They were 4 and 7. Their love is even stronger this year with corona. I see this love of water and sun continuing into their teens. </p> <p>We just outsourced service for the first time this year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/above-ground-pools#post-2916641 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:36:08 +0000 oldschooolmama 2916641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are the opposite in my house :grin: Following along because I'm hopeful we can get a pool next spring. I know it depends on your COL but I would like to know the rough estimates you receive, if you're comfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/above-ground-pools#post-2916622 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 20:05:31 +0000 catgirl 2916622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Fawn: I'm a little leery of the maintenance - DH swears he will take ownership but realistically I'll have to do at least half. </p> <p>@bhbee: Our overall backyard has a slope but the spot we would put it is not as drastic. DH is only looking at brands that allow a portion of the side walls to be below ground, which would allow us to build it into the slope. But it would still have to be dug out a bit and leveled. We would hire that out along with the actual assembly. The costs of that are well worth to us to make sure it is done right. I've been reading up on the chemicals and maintenance and it kind of makes my head spin. But I talked to a few people and they all said it gets easier once you get it set up and under control. </p> <p>Overall, I'm definitely intrigued at this point. And DH has done a ton of research. He has two companies coming out in a couple of weeks to do a site visit and create some quotes. I'm just worried it will be something we love for a year or two and then regret. But so hard to know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/above-ground-pools#post-2916618 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:45:55 +0000 bhbee 2916618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How flat is your yard? We have good friends that recently got one for quarantine entertainment. So far it’s been a big headache to get it setup, they filled it and it wasn’t level enough so they had the drain it all, do something with foundation posts, now they are starting to learn about chemicals. I think it’s been a lot more expensive all in (and more work) than they expected but they’re hoping it will be easier once that’s all done and be worth it for kid fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/above-ground-pools#post-2916615 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:03:02 +0000 Fawn 2916615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one growing up. It was a large pool with a deck attached. We loved it as kids, but as we got older we rarely went in it, so my parents took it down since they didnt want to deal with the upkeep. Now that they have grandkids though they wish they still had it. </p> <p>We have a big backyard, but a lot of trees so dont plan to get a pool as it will constantly be a mess due to all the trees. Fortunately my in laws have a big inground pool, so we take our daughter to their house to use the pool. </p> <p>Pools are nice, but a decent amount of work! Both of our parents have asked multiple times if we plan to get a pool though I know my husband is super against it and I dont really want one either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/above-ground-pools#post-2916599 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:53:31 +0000 catgirl 2916599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone have an above ground pool? Or previously had one? What are your thoughts?</p> <p>DH has been talking about getting an above ground pool since we moved in two years ago. I have never been completely against it but it just never seemed like something we needed. He's been bringing it up constantly for the past two months and I am trying to be open to it. </p> <p>It would be a traditional hard side pool not an inflatable type. We have a fairly large yard so we would still have room for our swing set, patio, and open grass space. </p>